joi, 17 aprilie 2014

Training America's Workers

 
Here's what's going on at the White House today.
 
 
 


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Training America's Workers

Yesterday, the President and Vice President traveled to the Community College of Allegheny County in Oakdale, Pennsylvania to talk about the importance of reforming America's job training programs.

In his remarks, President Obama announced that the federal government will award over $500 million in job training and apprenticeship grants to ensure Americans have the right skills for the workforce.

Watch the President's announcement, and learn how he's supporting job training programs.

The President, Vice President, and Secretary Pritzker tour a CCAC classroom.

President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker tour a classroom at the Community College of Allegheny County West Hills Center in Oakdale, Pa., April 16, 2014. Students Zach Kuzma and Stephanie Womack demonstrate equipment that teaches students how to manipulate gears, pulleys, sprockets, etc. to adjust the speed and/or torque of a motor or system. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

 
 

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  Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Time (ET)

11:05 AM: The President and Vice President welcome the Wounded Warrior Project's Soldier Ride to the White House in celebration of the seventh annual Soldier Ride

11:40 AM: The President and Vice President meet with representatives from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners

1:35 PM: The President and Vice President meet with insurance executives 

3:15 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney WATCH LIVE

 
 

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